Clarence Rexing

Clarence S. (Rex) Rexing, 88, of rural Evansville, died at the Terrace of Solarbron on May 31, 2012. Clarence was born on February 6, 1924, to Theodore and Elizabeth (Niemeier) Rexing and was a life long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vanderburgh County. He graduated from both St. Joseph Grade School and Reitz High School. He loved music and taught himself how to play the accordion and harmonica. Clarence also taught himself auto mechanics from textbooks. Clarence worked at Servel and Hocker Power Brake Co. In 1964, he began operating St. Joe Texaco Service Station for 18 years until he retired. Clarence sang in the church choir, served on the Finance Committee, Cemetery Committee and member of Men’s Club of St. Joseph Church. He and his wife Mildred were awarded the Brute Award from the Catholic Diocese of Evansville. In his later years, Clarence loved to spend time in the garden, growing tomatoes and corn that he shared with family and friends. He won numerous blue ribbons for his produce at the Vanderburgh county 4-H Fair. Clarence is preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Goedde (1999); son, John (1957) and brothers Sylvester, Barthol, Joseph and Francis. Clarence is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mildred (Baehl) Rexing; sons Kenneth (Rita), Allen (Barbara), and Michael (Julie) of Evansville; daughters, Sr. Rose Mary Rexing, O.S.B. of Ferdinand, IN and Rita (Steve) Griffith of Indianapolis and a son-in-law, Tom (Mary) Goedde. Also surviving are brothers Cletus (Florence) and Herman (Mary) Rexing, sister-in-laws, Anita Marie and Mildred Rexing; 13 Grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. The funeral service and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, June 4, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vanderburgh County, Rev. Gene Schroeder officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 2:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street, with a memorial service at 5:00 P.M. Friends may also visit with the family from 9:00 A.M. until service time on Monday at the church. (all times are Central Daylight time) Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, IN. The family would like to thank the staff at Solarbron for the care that Clarence received since September of 2008 and to VistaCare Hospice for the care they have given for the past several months.

Clarence Rexing

February 6, 1924 - May 31, 2012